FRI Teaching Specialist, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title:

FRI Teaching Specialist, College of Natural Sciences

Hiring Department:

College of Natural Sciences

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

20

FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:

Limited Duration Based on Business Need

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

General Notes

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. We are committed to being an inclusive community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu. 

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

Provide instructional support for undergraduate courses in the Freshman Research Initiative in the College of Natural Sciences. Help plan and organize instructional materials and activities, and supervise FRI stream students in executing scientific research projects in their field. Familiarize new students with relevant background information and techniques, as well as work with mentors and continuing students to make progress on projects.

Responsibilities

• Design instructional materials and teach relevant content and techniques.
• Provide feedback to students regarding assignments and progress, both synchronously and asynchronously.
• If applicable, maintain lab operations including equipment, purchasing, and lab safety/training.
• Coordinate activities of undergraduate mentors/course assistants
• Participate in FRI program activities.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. English proficiency. Completed previous scientific course work or laboratory work in a related field, as applicable. Accuracy and attention to detail, decision making and critical thinking, effective communications including writing skills, initiative, excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving. Ability to enforce safety guidelines in the laboratory. Strong student-centered approach and commitment to fostering a challenging but nurturing learning environment. Selected applicants must complete student information privacy training (FERPA training) and Title IX training.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in the research field of the current opening.

Salary Range

$44,444 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Short term position 08/16/2023 – 12/31/2023.
• Will work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• May involve standing for a few hours at a time.
• May involve working in a lab where hazardous materials may be present.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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